Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Fifth-year senior Brady Taylor will likely be Ohio State's starting center in 2018.

Are we confident that Taylor will perform well in his lone year as a starter?

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* The departure of running back Antonio Williams from the program.

* Luke Farrell emerging as the No. 1 tight end.

* The OSU basketball team landing a big transfer from Wake Forest, guard Keyshawn Woods.

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

Ohio State got a head start on its Class of 2020 haul yesterday with a commitment from Max Wray. 

Commitments could be coming from an elite receiver and their top QB target.

Elite prospects at other positions remain in the mix.

Ohio State recruiting. Know it. Live it. Love it.

Who better to assist with that than The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic? With Duane Long on assignment The Dean fills in to educate and inspire.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

What are the chances that both Joe Burrow and Dwayne Haskins will be on Ohio State's roster in 2018?

Steve Helwagen puts the percentage at exactly 50/50.

The 'Wagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, and do a deep dive in general about the Buckeyes' quarterbacks on today's show.

* Will Urban Meyer name a leader at the position in the near future?

* Will he continue to say it is even?

* Everyone is focused on how Burrow is viewing the situation, but what about Haskins? Doesn't he feel like it should be "his team" at this point?

* Where does Tate Martell fit in?

All of that and more on a QB-laden edition of the Monday extravaganza.

Ohio State has been getting the best of Michigan on the field and on the recruiting trail for almost this entire century thus far.

However, there is one area of recruiting where the Wolverines lead 22-6 over the Buckeyes over the last 2.5 years. The only problem for UM is it's not a category you want to "win." Quite the opposite, in fact.

Can you guess what it is before listening to the show?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for JBook's usual Friday visit, and he reveals the "22-6" stat.

However, most of the show is dedicated to thoughts on Ohio State's spring football. Now that spring ball is in the rear view mirror, what surprised JBook the most -- good and bad -- about the Buckeyes? We take a deep dive on both sides of the ball.

Also, JBook gives his prediction of who will be OSU's starting quarterback this season.

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is a man of the people. He proves it today.

We asked the 'Nutters to pose questions to Steve. You did a great job with that. So here's what we have for you today:

* Steve's thoughts on the commitment from Steele Chambers las night. Hint: He liked it.

* Who is the top player in the Class of 2019?

* Which tackles will land at Ohio State?

* Brandon Smith and Bru McCoy: Is there a chance?

* Joe Burrow or Dwayne Haskins?

* How does Tate Martell look?

* Class of 2020: Which tackles to take?

* Craig Young vs. David Bell?

All that and more in a 20-minute plus extravaganza. Spend 5ish this a.m., Nutters!

Will Joe Burrow stick around at Ohio State if Urban Meyer says the quarterback competition is still equal between Burrow and Dwayne Haskins? Or is Burrow likely to transfer in that scenario?

Burrow said he was not sure when asked that question following Saturday's spring game.

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show, and Bax does not think Burrow will be on the Buckeyes' roster this season if he is not named the starter -- or at least the leader -- by Meyer in the near future.

Also on the docket:

* What if Burrow is told he's the leader? Might Haskins transfer?

* What do we make of Meyer saying "field safety" is the position he's most concerned about on the team leaving spring? How can it not be linebacker? We explain what we think Meyer is really doing here.

* Dre'Mont Jones could be in for a monster 2018 season.

* Will Luke Farrell hold off Rashod Berry, Jeremy Ruckert and Jake Hausmann and remain the Buckeyes' starting tight end? He leaves spring as the starter, but will Farrell keep that job? We answer that question to finish the show.

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

It's mid-April and there is snow on the ground in Dayton. That has nothing to do with the show. It's simply a complaint.

But we aren't complaining about Buckeye recruiting!

How's that for a segue?

Noah Potter is in. Ronnie Hickman. The Spring Game is in.

So Duane Long is in.

Get his thoughts, vibes and predictions as we spend 5ish talking Buckeyes this a.m.

Bill "Bank" Greene makes his debut on the Bucknuts Morning 5 today, and as you can imagine he comes strong with opinions and analysis.

Bank joins Dave Biddle to discuss Ohio State's quarterback competition, and as you can see from the headline, he's in the Dwayne Haskins camp.

However, he also loves Joe Burrow's game. He just loves Haskins' more.

Will Urban Meyer tell the media this week that the QB battle is still even? Or will he name a leader?

What are the chances both QBs stick around this fall to keep the competition going?

On the non-QB front, it appears Brady Taylor has locked down the starting center job with a strong spring. That's a feel-good story for a local kid who has waited his turn and is now a fifth-year senior.

On the recruiting front, Bank gives the latest on three excellent prospects from Ohio State, including 2019 recruits Noah Potter and Tommy Eichenberg, and the No. 1 player in the state for 2020, Paris Johnson.

All of that and more on an action-packed version of the Monday extravaganza.

What are the main storylines for each of Ohio State's position groups for the spring game on Saturday?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on the Friday 5ish and they go position-by-position, including:

* Quarterback

* Running back

* Wide receiver

* Offensive line

* Tight end

* Defensive line

* Linebacker

* Cornerback

* Safety

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

The Spring Game is less than two days away. Serious recruiting business is impending.

Yes, the annual event is a chance to review current Buckeyes in their quest to make 2018 special. But is also serves as a gathering for many of Ohio State's commitments, targets and interests.

Who will be here?

Who could leave a verbally-committed Buckeye?

Names, names, names: Garrett Wilson, Harry Miller, Jordan Battle, Ronnie Hickman, Noah Potter. Will any bite?

Sounds like info we need to get out of 247Sports Director of

Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Luckily, he is today's guest.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!